Taps for Veterans Across Minnesota

Gary Marquardt, a dedicated volunteer with Bugles Across America, plays Taps for veterans across Minnesota’s west metro, honoring fallen service members from WWII to the Korean War. For him, it’s more than music—it’s a sacred prayer. Though medically exempt from the Vietnam draft due to an ulcer, he sees his volunteerism as his way of giving back to a country that gave him the American dream. He carries sand from Omaha Beach in his pocket and plays nightly by Lake Minnetonka, where the haunting echo of Taps lingers, a sound that resonates with lasting reverence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05cd4533af9c49a5